OLTL Outside Llanview: The Cast In Other Roles

[AndySmith]

Getting a bit off topic...

[TeeVee329]

So JPL starts on "Days of our Lives" next week.  Here's the promo, in which he's hilariously deemed a "soap superstar":

 

 

I'm...morbidly curious?  By the time the curtain fell on ABC OLTL, I loathed both Rex and JPL's hammy, tic-laden performances.  And from what I understand about the character he's taking over, it sounds like a...not great fit.  But I'm, again, curious to see if the time away, if the change of character or writing, makes him more bearable or lets the talent we all saw in the beginning poke back out.

Edited December 5, 2015 by TeeVee329

[dubbel zout]

he's hilariously deemed a "soap superstar"

 

LOL. It sure took a long time for him to show up. Wasn't he hired like a year ago? DOOL is the soap that shoots six months ahead of airing, right? 

[TeeVee329]

Yeah, DOOL shoots RIDICULOUSLY ahead of airing.  I think JPL got hired back in the spring/early summer.

Edited December 5, 2015 by TeeVee329

[jsbt]

He's taking over from Jay Kenneth Johnson, who put in years and whose Phillip had a torrid affair with Belle that had even fans rooting for them vs. the old Shelle 'supercouple.' I can't imagine anyone less suited for this character than JPL.

[TeeVee329]

All I can think about is that sound bite JPL gave to Michael Fairman, about "doing man stuff, posing in my suit!".  Yeesh, what did John Aniston do to deserve this!

[jsbt]

Victor still says some horrendous, foul shit on that show, and John Aniston does it with such plainfaced gusto that I can't help but laugh every time. Victor's like Archie Bunker at this point. You half-expect Vic to be like "You're not my son! Get this homo out of here!" [dramatic synth banjo sound cue, commercial break]

[jsbt]

From Kathy Brier's FB:

 

It's one month today since Nathaniel left us. I'm still in shock. His mom Elizabeth Jackson asked me to post my eulogy from his sea burial in Kauai because she thought you would like to read it.

From the first moment Nathaniel and I caught each others eyes on set there was an instant connection. I felt as though I had always known him somehow, a recollection of our souls. We pretty much spoke in short hand from the very beginning and most times no words needed to be spoken. We would just look at each other and know.
I was only supposed to be on OLTL for three episodes but the chemistry between Nathaniel and I was undeniable. The powers that be @ OLTL quickly took notice and I was soon put on contract shortly after. Before we knew it we were in the middle of one of the greatest love stories ever written for a soap opera. The real secret to the magic of our story was that as Marcie & Al were falling in love so were Nathaniel and I. The love and respect between us naturally carried over onto the screen.
There are so many things I could tell you @ Nathaniel but as always I'll focus on the things I love because after all love is all there is, right? If I had to pick the thing that I love the best @ Nathaniel it is his laugh. To be honest I don't know who has a better laugh Nathaniel or myself, both are unapologetic and joyful! When we would laugh together we must have sounded like two obnoxious hijenas to other people but that wouldn't stop us, nor would we care what others thought. The simple sound of his laugh would make my heart skip a beat. When I managed to make him unabashedly laugh, the top of his face would scrunch up near his nose and eyes, and his mouth would open so wide I'd swear I could see his heart from the bottom of his throat. He also had the most amazing smile and not just because of his dreamy dimples. When I made him smile from his heart he would get this twinkle in his eyes as he looked down at me. What a gift it is to have been entrusted with his heart.
While we could talk, laugh and even sometimes cry about everything and anything my most cherished moments with him were spent in the safety & silence of each other's company. As actors we often have to "be on" but by each other's side all that pressure melted away and all we HAD to do was simply BE.
Elizabeth recently told me that she thought she had never seen Nathaniel at peace. I'm not sure this is true but all you need to do to see Nathaniel at peace is watch us on film. The most at peace Nathaniel ever was with me, was at my side working on set. He was a genius on a laser beam. He was strong, fragile, sharp witted, intelligent, funny as hell, sexy as hell, vulnerable, a lost soul, a gentle giant and breathtakingly beautiful but not because of his looks. He could take my breath away with his capacity and understanding of the human struggle and his generosity of spirit. He wore his heart on his sleeve. He had one of, if not the biggest heart I've ever known. He would do anything for anyone. We cherished the gifts we were given and that we got to share them with each other and the world and we never took it for granted.
I've heard it said its the little things that you take with you and I think whoever said it is right. I will take with me and hold steadfast to so many seemingly "small" moments. One of the sweetest seemingly small things Nathaniel ever did was come watch me as I would sign autographs and take pictures @ the stage door @ night after performing in Hairspray on Broadway. I didn't know he did this for a long time until he told me one day. I asked why he didn't just come up to my dressing room. He shrugged his shoulders and with a humongous smile simply said no, I love watching you do your thing. It makes me happy to just see you and I know your safe at the end of the night.
Nathaniel was my best friend, my partner in crime, my rock, my soulmate, my playmate, my cheerleader, my confidant, and one of the greatest loves of my life.
There are no sufficient words to express the pain of his loss that I know is felt by so many. Though I wish he were still here, I will walk with him in my heart and honor that our relationship was not for nothing, everyday for the rest of my days. I will be happy just to glimpse the sound of his voice and laughter as it now echoes in nature, to feel the brightness of his smile with that twinkle in his eye when he looked at me that still warms my heart and skin, and to know that I was truly, unconditionally and whole heartedly loved by an amazing man...not many people can say that and I don't know a better gift. I take comfort in knowing that he is finally at peace and safe at the end of an EPIC journey and I will be forever grateful that I got to go along for the ride.

[TeeVee329]

Oh, so this is Hugh Hughes?

 

http://www.tvinsider.com/article/60248/young-hungry-serves-up-one-life-to-live-vet-josh-casaubon-for-guest-role/

[eXiled]

Do we have a date for Kassie and Tuc's guest stint on Castle? I don't watch the show, but I'll tune in that night.

 

I hope they don't play it too straight. I would give anything for Tuc's character to tell Kassie's character that she "looks awful."

[Dandesun]

February, I think.

[eXiled]

Thanks. Looking forward to it.

[TeeVee329]

Stumbled across our very own Dorian Lord in an episode of "Murder, She Wrote".  Robin Strasser played the daughter of a soldier whose murder the military was trying to pin on Jessica's late husband (and you know J. Fletch wasn't gonna put up with that shit).

[UYI]

She also played the president of Minnesota State on Coach for a few episodes here and there in the early years. Her character, Elaine, and Hayden (Craig T. Nelson) had a bit of a love-hate thing going on during a time he wasn't involved with Christine. 

[Rick Kitchen]

Patricia Elliott has died at the age of 77.

[bannana]

Thanks for posting Rick, she was a great actress and played a great character for many years on OLTL.  

[KerleyQ]

I was just coming to post about Patricia Elliot.  May she rest in peace.  

[jsbt]

I love you, Renee!

[UYI]

One of the people that reminds me of OLTL the most. RIP, Patty. :'( 

[TeeVee329]

Oh no, very sad. :(

[Melgaypet]

Ah, that's too bad. Renee was never a particular favorite of mine, but she and Patricia Elliott were an important part of OLTL.

[dubbel zout]

There was a nice obit in today's New York Times. 

[wonderwoman]

From the Times obit:

"'Variety can also be frustrating because you don’t develop a very clear image in the public mind,'” Ms. Elliott said in an interview with The New York Times in 1977. 'I’m very seldom recognized offstage.'"

I doubt that last sentence remained true after she began on OLTL.

[UYI]

It didn't. She was recognized a lot after she got OLTL, even when she was on jury duty, according to one story she told before. 

[AndySmith]

I believe these were her last scenes on OLTL, no?

 

[jsbt]

Yes, I think so. They were lovely scenes and I was glad the show took the time.

[UYI]

Didn't she have a brief scene in the last ABC show when Destiny had Drew or is that just a fever dream of mine?

[TeeVee329]

I'm pretty sure those scenes with Bo were the last ones.  I remember reading somewhere that Patricia Elliott really liked those scenes and decided to herself that that would be her last appearance as Renee.

[TeeVee329]

Renée Elise Goldsberry (Evangeline Williamson) has a small but visible part in the Tina Fey/Amy Poehler movie "Sisters".

[TeeVee329]

I saw it confirmed in a few interviews that Josh Kelly (Cutter Wentworth) will be back for season two of "UnReal" as a series regular.

[sacrebleu]

Not another role, per se-- but Forbes March (Nash) is profiled in the New Yorker (in his new career as professional lumberjack/supplier of kindling to New York restaurant/homes)

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/01/18/fire-starter?mbid=social_facebook

 

Pretty cool! 

[dubbel zout]

FYI, it's a Talk of the Town piece, so it's not extensive. It was great to read that he's successful and happy.

[TeeVee329]

Good for him.  So I guess quit acting after he was that professor or whatever on ATWT with all the scarves that tried to come between Noah and Luke for five minutes?

[TeeVee329]

If you were wondering if JPL is a) still making stupid faces and/or b) has hideous hair on "Days of our Lives"...

 

 

...the answer is yes. 

[dubbel zout]

That's "soap superstar" JPL to you, missy.

[TeeVee329]

At least they used the term correctly when announcing Vincent Irizarry's arrival.  Speaking of which, I think his character and JPL's are related?  Oy, poor VI.

Edited January 19, 2016 by TeeVee329

[Rick Kitchen]

Yes, VI is JPL's uncle on the show.

[Rick Kitchen]

Kassie de Paiva, Tuc Watkins and Darlene Vogel will be reuniting with Nathan Fillion on an episode of "Castle".

[jsbt]

I channel-flipped past a terrible Lifetime movie the other night about murder in a black megachurch, featuring Corbin Bleu doing an even more evil version of Jeffrey King and Nic Robuck (James Ford), now gayer than ever before.

[TeeVee329]

Well hey there Brody...

 

[drtslim]

I thought that was him!

[Melgaypet]

Ha! I said aloud, "hey, it's Brody!" Then I forgot all about it. Aw, lookit, Wee Pocket Astronaut!

[dubbel zout]

I was like, "Why does that guy look familiar?" I didn't connect him to Mark Lawson until I got to this thread. I'm sorry, ML!! I still love you, even if I can't recognize you!

[jsbt]

Kassie DePaiva talks to Michael Fairman about Castle, DAYS, OLTL.

[giovannif7]

Another Josh Casaubon (Hugh Hughes) sitcom sighting - he showed up on tonight's Modern Family, playing Jay's hot flight instructor who gets Cam's engine revving.

[TeeVee329]

NathanFillion

I’m having One Life to Live flashbacks.

 

BrettClaywell

‏@ NathanFillion Been there myself brother.

 

Awww, this made me smile.

Edited February 16, 2016 by TeeVee329

[dubbel zout]

That Castle episode was cute. It was great to see KdP and TW together.

[TeeVee329]

So four episodes into "Fuller House" (...don't judge me!), there's John Brotherton (Jared Banks).  Given that he's set up as a co-worker of DJ's - and there was a definite twinkle between them when they met - I'd say he's gonna be recurring.

[UYI]

You beat me to it! Jared and DJ? What would Natalie think? ;)

 

(Although I always liked her better with Cris, personally. :P)

[TeeVee329]

"Fuller House" got renewed for a second season and, given the place it leaves John Brotherton's character, I think it's a safe bet he'll be back.

 

Also, his character has an ex-wife and, given all the winky in-jokes the show liked to make, they should just go ahead and cast Melissa Archer.